All articles tagged with #2026 nfl season
Tua Tagovailoa signs a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons and enters a camp competition with Michael Penix Jr., stressing that he loves competition and is eager to play with the Falcons’ offense while navigating health concerns from his Dolphins tenure; he cites Kyle Pitts, Bijan Robinson and Drake London as weapons as he aims to prove his value in 2026 under Stefanski’s offense.
Travis Kelce says Taylor Swift inspired his decision to return for a 14th season with the Kansas City Chiefs, citing unfinished business and renewed hunger, as the Chiefs build around Patrick Mahomes, bring back OC Eric Bieniemy, and add Kenneth Walker III ahead of the 2026 season.
The Dallas Cowboys restructured the contracts of quarterback Dak Prescott, left tackle Tyler Smith, and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb to push cap hits into future years, creating about $66 million in 2026 cap space without changing total compensation. Lamb is under contract through 2028 with void years pushing remaining cap hits forward; he had 75 catches for 1,077 yards and 3 TDs in 14 games last season.
Connor McGovern says he does not expect to re-sign with the Bills for the 2026 season, citing no contact from Buffalo since their playoff loss and suggesting a return may be unlikely. The interior lineman started at guard in 2023 and has played center the last two seasons, and he’ll explore free agency with other teams.
The New York Jets placed the NFL franchise tag on running back Breece Hall for the 2026 season, making him about $14.293 million and the fourth-highest-paid at his position; the move keeps Hall in New York while both sides pursue a long-term deal before the July 15 deadline. Hall, 24, has averaged about 978 rushing yards and 56 receptions per year over three seasons, including a 1,065-yard, 4-TD season with 76 receptions last year.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says the team will be more aggressive in free agency for 2026, aiming to create about $120 million in cap room by restructuring deals for players like Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. Dallas has already extended Javonte Williams and tagged George Pickens, and Jones hints at using trades and two 2026 first-round picks to bolster the roster. A new 3-4 defense under Christian Parker is expected to improve a unit that struggled in 2025, as the team pursues a broader, more ambitious path toward another Super Bowl.
Kansas City restructured Patrick Mahomes' 2026 compensation, converting $44.05M of base salary and a $10.4M roster bonus into a guaranteed roster bonus, creating about $43.56M in cap space and lowering the 2026 cap hit from $78.214M to $34.65M; the move pushes costs into future years (2027 cap hit rising to $85.25M) and is the opening step in getting compliant before the league year, with more restructures and potential veteran releases (e.g., Chris Jones) likely to follow.
Rams QB Matthew Stafford, who turns 38 soon, says he hasn’t decided if he’ll play in 2026. Despite a strong season and a 2025 contract that includes $40 million for 2026, the decision will involve physical, mental, and family considerations, with the team awaiting clarity by mid-March as LA plans for next season.
Philip Rivers has withdrawn from consideration for the Buffalo Bills’ head coach opening after interviewing for the job, saying he’d rather coach his son at the high school level. The Bills, who fired Sean McDermott, continue their coaching search with other candidates in the mix as Rivers remains unretired but out of the Bills’ running.
Steelers owner Art Rooney II says Aaron Rodgers’ future with Pittsburgh will likely depend on Mike Tomlin’s plans, noting Rodgers came to the Steelers to play for Tomlin. With Tomlin stepping down, Rooney indicates the quarterback spot for 2026—between Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and other candidates—will be a key topic in the team’s offseason discussions.
The article ranks the 2026 NFL coaching vacancies from best to worst, analyzing potential candidates and the factors influencing each team's coaching prospects, with a focus on teams like the Ravens, Falcons, Giants, Dolphins, Titans, Cardinals, Raiders, and Browns.
Several NFL teams, including the Las Vegas Raiders, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, and Tennessee Titans, have fired their head coaches following the end of the 2025 season, as part of the league's annual coaching carousel known as 'Black Monday.'
The Detroit Lions have 20 players, including several starters, set to become unrestricted free agents in 2026, as they prepare to rebuild their team after missing the playoffs this season.